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Business Plan Courses

Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Typography, Creativity

    ★ 2.8 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, AI Enablement, Business Analytics, Data Compilation, AI Product Strategy, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Technology, Advanced Analytics, Care Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Predictive Modeling, AI Integrations, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.4 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Robotics on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Robotics, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications

    ★ 4.3 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Meta

    GenAI in Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Integration, Data Ethics, Quality Improvement, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, LLM Application, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Negotiations

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Composure, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Influencing, De-escalation Techniques, Business Ethics, Team Management, Stress Management

    ★ 4.5 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Columbia University

    Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Futures Exchange, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Mathematical Modeling, Loans, Applied Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Cash Flows

    ★ 4.5 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    当代应用心理学

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Leadership, Psychological Evaluations, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Psychology, Marketing Psychology, Mental Health, Professional Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Marketing, Leadership, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Workforce Development, Personal Attributes, Human Development, Social Sciences, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (98) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft SQL Servers, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Apache Spark, SQL, Generative AI, Data Governance, Quality Management

    ★ 4.3 (103) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Introduction to Hospitality Management in the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Services, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Guest Relations, Innovation, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Improvement, Service Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Hotel Operations, Customer Service, Restaurant Operation, Personalized Service, Cultural Sensitivity, Digital Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, AI Personalization

    ★ 4.6 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Працюйте розумніше, а не більше: управління часом для особистої та професійної продуктивності

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Follow Through, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Performance Improvement, Planning, Delegation Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Habit Formation

    ★ 4.7 (126) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Revenue Recognition

    ★ 4.6 (86) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Development, Resilience, Habit Formation, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

    ★ 4.7 (83) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business plan courses

  • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera
  • Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Robotics on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • GenAI in Data Analytics: Meta
  • Negotiations: University of Pennsylvania
  • Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives: Columbia University
  • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI: Coursera
  • Introduction to Hospitality Management in the 21st Century: STARWEAVER
  • Працюйте розумніше, а не більше: управління часом для особистої та професійної продуктивності: University of California, Irvine

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